Four book discussions centered around Timothy Snyder’s, ‘On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century’
Sep 20, 2017
In conjunction with the Fall Humanities Council Symposium on Sept. 29, the Council will host a four-part series of book discussions on Timothy Snyder’s most recent work, “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century.”
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Appalachian’s Humanities Council Symposium ‘Sustaining Democracy: Existence, Persistence, Resistance’ Sept. 29
Sep 20, 2017
The Humanities Council under the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University will present a symposium titled “Sustaining Democracy: Existence, Persistence, Resistance” from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday, Sept.
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Judson MacDonald named Appalachian’s 2016-17 Outstanding Student Teacher of the Year
Sep 20, 2017
Judson MacDonald has been named the Appalachian State University Outstanding Student Teacher of the Year for the 2016-17 school year.
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Visiting Writers Series resumes Sept. 21 with readings and craft talks
Sep 19, 2017
The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series resumes Sept. 21 at Appalachian State University with readings and craft talks. All series events are free and open to the public. Book sales and signing will follow each event.
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History in the House of the Hangman: How Postwar Germany Became a Key Site for the Study of Jewish History
Sep 19, 2017
Appalachian State University will host a public lecture with Prof. Till van Rahden, a renowned specialist in the history of German Jewry on Monday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Ballroom (201 AB) in the Plemmons Student Union. Prof.
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RIEEE offers free offsets workshop Oct. 6
Sep 18, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics (RIEEE) is hosting a daylong workshop Friday, Oct. 6, on the future of carbon offsets and carbon markets in the southeastern United States.
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Exhibition on Jewish Life in Germany Today - Opening and Keynote Canceled Due to Hurricane Irma
Sep 5, 2017
UPDATE - NOTE Opening and Keynote Canceled: Due to approaching Hurricane Irma, the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies has canceled the opening of the Traveling Exhibit 'German Jews in Germany Today' scheduled for Tuesday, September 12.
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Summer research Internship Opportunities in Angers, France
Sep 5, 2017
Learn more about summer research internship opportunities in France on Friday, September 15 at 4 p.m. in Garwood Hall room 150.
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Philosophy and Religion Department: fall 2017 Colloquium Series
Sep 1, 2017
The Philosophy and Religion Department fall 2017 Colloquium Series:
Tuesday, September 19
Dr. Jack Kwong, Associate Professor of Philosophy
"How Hope is Possible"
Meeting and Working with Nelson Mandela: Politics and Memory in a Democratic State
Aug 31, 2017
On Tuesday, Sept.
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Faculty and staff honored for excellence
Aug 31, 2017
Seven faculty and four staff members at Appalachian State University were honored for excellence at the Fall Semester Faculty and Staff Meeting on Aug. 25 in Plemmons Student Union.
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The Edible and Visual South: UNC scholars visit Appalachian Sept. 15
Aug 31, 2017
Southern scholars Marcie Cohen Ferris and William R. Ferris of University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill will be on campus for two events Friday, Sept. 15, in Belk Library and Information Commons Lecture Hall 114.
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